Fragrance comparison

Genesis vs Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Genesis

LC Waikiki

4.001 votes

Rank #67,869 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子

Risocial 在野南杂

1.001 votes

Rank #76,644 HoneyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Genesis takes 1 of 1 categories.

Genesis
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子
Choose it for a honey and marine character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Genesis1/1

Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Genesis

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

GenesisLC Waikiki

Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子Risocial 在野南杂

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

powdery61%

honey100%

marine92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral NotesPatchouli

Base2 to 4 hours

Musk

Top

Sea NotesBergamot

Heart

HoneyNectarineApple BlossomFruity NotesFloral NotesPeach

Base

Woody NotesPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Genesis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,869

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGenesisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genesis by LC Waikiki is a fresh and clean scent built on a straightforward woody floral musk structure. The opening arrives with a splash of crisp bergamot citrus, giving it an uplifting, brisk character that feels easy to wear on any ordinary morning. As the initial brightness settles, soft floral notes mix with the…

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Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 by Risocial 在野南杂 is a curious floral aldehyde composition. It opens with salty sea notes and sharp bergamot before settling into a heart dominated by sticky honey, nectarine, and apple blossom. The base relies on patchouli and musk to provide a lingering, grounded finish suitable for ever…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Genesis or Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子?

Genesis takes 1 of 1 categories. Genesis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Genesis for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 for a honey and marine character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Genesis and Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Genesis or Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 better for summer or winter?

Genesis suits day or night wear; Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genesis and Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子?

Genesis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Patchouli, a base of Musk. Hidden In Valley 须弥芥子 has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Nectarine, Apple Blossom and Fruity Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli and Musk.